Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Dota 2 system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Dota 2 requirements.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or newer | Windows 7 or newer |
| CPU | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Source: official Dota 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or newer | Windows 7 or newer |
| Processor | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.
The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.
Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).
Dota 2 needs at least Windows 7 or newer, a Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 graphics card and 60 GB of storage.
For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 graphics card.
Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Dota 2 and even the recommended specs.
Yes — on High to Max settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.
Yes, Dota 2 is free to play on PC.
Dota 2 needs 60 GB of free space.
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